CELESTINE BURNETT-JOHNSON
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dynamic professional specializing in C-level executive support and strategic event management, with a proven track record of enhancing stakeholder engagement and executing impactful communications. Expertise in budget oversight and relationship building ensures seamless operations and successful program delivery. Proficient in MS Office and accounting software, dedicated to optimizing administrative processes for maximum efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Parent & Family Programs / Executive Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Directly support the Vice President of Student Affairs, functioning as gatekeeper and liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage a demanding calendar of executive-level appointments, strategic meetings, and public engagements.
- Draft high-impact executive communications, confidential briefings, and follow-up correspondence.
- Lead strategic planning and execution of institutional events including Homecoming and Parent & Family Day.
- Oversee department operations, budgets, and cross-campus collaboration for family and stakeholder engagement.
Program Coordinator, School of Education
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered tactical and administrative support to the Dean and faculty on academic affairs and student-facing initiatives.
- Orchestrated events and workshops to enhance visibility and engagement across the education community.
- Interfaced with families, students, and external partners to streamline service delivery and promote retention.
Assistant to the Dean, School of Engineering
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Served as primary executive support to the Dean, handling confidential scheduling, communications, and reports.
- Executed donor relations and alumni initiatives, elevating departmental profile and outreach.
- Managed logistics and stakeholder engagement for conferences, meetings, and campus-wide initiatives.
Assistant to Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided executive-level grant support to the Director, managing proposals, compliance, and reporting workflows.
- Maintained critical relationships with principal investigators and federal agencies to support funding pipelines.
- Developed and deployed internal training tools to improve staff capacity in research operations.
Residential College Administrator
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Supported residential leadership and faculty with strategic programming, event planning, and stakeholder relations.
- Coordinated executive communications and administrative workflows to sustain inclusive student engagement.
- Executed high-visibility functions with trustees, donors, and university leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
Hampton, VASkills
- C-Level Executive Support
- High-Level Calendar & Travel Management
- Board & Stakeholder Liaison
- Confidential Communications
- Strategic Meeting Preparation
- Complex Scheduling & Logistics
- Event & Project Leadership
- Budget Oversight
- Internal Operations Coordination
- Executive Presentations & Briefings
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Canva
- Google Workspace
- SharePoint
- Microsoft Project
- Event Management Platforms
- Social Media Campaign Tools
- Event planning
- Budget management
- Executive communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Office administration
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Staff management
- Professional networking
- Regulatory compliance
- Best practices implementation
- Relationship building
- Permit applications
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Discretion and confidentiality
Languages
French
Professional
Timeline
Coordinator, Parent & Family Programs / Executive Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs
The College of New Jersey
08.2023 - 06.2025
Program Coordinator, School of Education
The College of New Jersey
04.2019 - 08.2023
Assistant to the Dean, School of Engineering
The College of New Jersey
10.2017 - 04.2019
Assistant to Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Hampton University
03.2016 - 08.2017
Residential College Administrator
Princeton University
10.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Hampton University
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